We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our Development team and help build and strengthen relationships with our alumni. The ideal candidate is passionate about building stewardship programs and expanding their fundraising experience. The Program Manager, Donor Stewardship and Gift Processing is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship system that effectively engages and recognizes scholarship and annual fund donors at all levels. This position reports to the Director, Annual Giving and is located in Berkeley, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor relations and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with CAA Alumni Scholarships team on the management of, and effective information-sharing mechanisms for stewarding prospects and donors.
• Manage donor acknowledgment and recognition programs, ensuring effective tracking processes for acknowledgment, recognition, ongoing communications and donor cultivation.
• Contribute to strategic planning and lead the implementation of stewardship communications efforts.
• Prepare briefing materials and implement action plans for donor engagement.
• Assess the effectiveness of stewardship strategies and programs, proving and implementing strategic and operational recommendations.
• Manage the preparation of invitation lists, mailing lists, and data reports to support  donor relations and stewardship activities for annual fund donors.
• Manage the stewardship budget allocated by the Director.
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor records in the database.
• Manage gift processing and donor acknowledgments for all contributions made to CAA.
• Write compelling content for development campaigns, including emails, mailings, newsletters, and social media.
• Manage the year-end stewardship gift process for annual fund donors, scholarship endowment holders, and CAA board members, working closely with the CAA Alumni Scholars team and the Executive Office.
• Support event planning and execution for CAA sponsored events.
• Collaborate with the Annual Giving team to support Development goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in development with knowledge of donor relations, stewardship, and event coordination.
• Creative, proactive, strategic, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Google applications, and development databases.
• Strong critical thinking, strategic planning, and time management skills.
• Professional and collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Knowledge of best practices in donor relations and stewardship.
• Experience with database management, gift processing, and donor relations.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Ability to develop, measure, and report on strategies, performance metrics, and budgets.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Willingness and ability to learn and use CADS (Cal Advancement Data System).
• Availability to travel and to work nights and weekends as required.
• Successful completion of a background check and FBI/DOJ fingerprint screening.
• Familiarity with and connections within the Cal alumni community are preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This position is classified as an at-will, full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $65,000 -$70,000 annualized. The role is eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits, our 403(b) plan with a company match, and generous paid time off. CAA staff members also have access to many UC Berkeley faculty and staff discounts. We have a friendly, relaxed but professional environment, and we pride ourselves on our team approach.

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to recruiting@alumni.berkeley.edu by Friday, February 28. Note Stewardship in the subject line and attach your resume in PDF format. This position will remain open until filled. 

Deadline to Apply

Friday, February 28

Our Operating Principles

We are especially interested in hiring a candidate who will commit to building a workplace that:

• Fosters personal accountability and empowerment
• Inspires personal integrity and a commitment to ethical standards
• Builds trust and mutual respect
• Fosters effective communication
• Conducts work that is inspirational, innovative, forward-thinking and adaptable
• Reinforces teamwork
• Offers constructive feedback and coaching
• Shares a common commitment to vision/goals
• Nurtures a positive outlook
• Affirms diversity
• Allows for an aesthetic, healthy and accommodating physical workspace.

Benefits

For Our Full-time Employees:

CAA offers an excellent health care and supplemental benefits packages, 403(b), a generous paid time-off benefit, and more. We have a friendly, relaxed but professional environment, and we pride ourselves on our team approach.

Health Care Benefits:

• CAA employees are required to contribute 10% of their total medical premium for the employee and 20% for any eligible dependents.
• CAA pays 100% of the premiums for Dental and Vision benefits for the employee and any eligible dependents.

Paid Time Off Benefits:

• Vacation: 16 days/year for first 2 years of service, 18 days/year after completing 2 years of service, 21 days/year after completing 5 years of service.
• Sick time: 12 days/year
• Holidays: 11 total per year
• Paid time off between Dec 26 and Dec 31
• Birthday Holiday: 1 Day off

Professional Development:

• As affiliates to UC Berkeley, CAA employees are eligible to participate in many of the on-campus professional development workshops, seminars and professional networks available to UCB employees. Please note that this does not include undergraduate or graduate courses offered to students.
• CAA has a partnership with UC Berkeley Extension that offers our employees a discount on enrollment fees.

Financial Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Supplemental Insurance with 100% of premiums paid by CAA:
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC

Commuting and Parking:

• If you’re a commuter, consider taking advantage our pre-tax public transit commuter benefit. You can load your Clipper Card or pay public transit fare with pre-tax dollars.
• Cal Bear Pass: Take advantage of UCB’s partnership with AC Transit. The partnership offers a cost savings of up to 70% off the standard monthly bus pass rate! CAA employees are eligible to purchase an AC transit pass at the faculty/staff discount rate with pre-tax payroll deductions.
• UCB Campus Parking Permit: As affiliates to UCB, our CAA employees are eligible to purchase a campus parking permit at the faculty/staff discount rate with pre-tax payroll deductions.

Access to Campus Programs and Discounts:

• Eligible to join the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at the Faculty/Staff discount rate
• Special campus events
• Free admission to the University Art Museum
• Discount tickets for Cal Performances, Pacific Film Archive, and Hertz Hall
• AirBears: wireless internet access on campus